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Friendship Senior Center
Senior Center Eligibility
The Senior Center is open to those 55 years and older. Seniors do not need to be members of the Friendship Center or township residents.
Due to COVID-19, the Friendship YMCA, home of the Senior Center, remains closed. As information becomes available, it will be provided on social media, this site as well as the Township’s Cable Channels.
Lower Paxton Township Senior Citizens (60 and older) may utilize the Van Service for medical appointments, shopping and other necessary transportation. Service is available Monday through Friday, 8 am to 3:30 pm. Call between 8 am to noon.
Volunteer Opportunities
Anyone 21 years or older interested in volunteering as a Dispatcher or Driver, please call the Van Service. Van Service Phone Number is 717-657-5650
Monday
- 8 to 9 am: Light Aerobics
- 8:30 am and 11:45 am: Aquacise ($3 class)
- 10 am to 11 am: Tai Chi (ages 60 and older only please)
- 1 pm to 2 pm: Line Dancing
Tuesday
- 8 am to 9 am: PEPPI/HSIM
- 8:40 am: Aquacise ($3 class)
- 9 am to 11 am: Knitting and Crocheting
- 10:30 am to 11:30 am: Beginner Italian Class
- 12:30 pm: Cash Bingo
- 12:30 pm: Bridge Club
- 1 pm: Lap Swimming and Walking ($3)
Wednesday
- 8 am to 9 am: Light Aerobics
- 8:30 am and 11:45 am: Aquacise ($3 class)
- 9 am to noon: Casual Art Class with Marty
- 10 am to 11 am: Spanish Language
- 11:30 am to 12:30 pm: Tai Chi (ages 60 or older only please)
- 12:30 pm: Mah Jongg
- 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm: Beginner Tap Dancing
Thursday
- 8 am to 9 am: PEPPI/HSIM
- 8:40 am: Aquacise ($3 class)
- 10 am: Scrabble
- 10:30 am to 11:30 am: Italian Language
- 12 to 3 pm: Casual Art with Marty
- 12:30 pm: Group Sewing and Crafting
- 1 to 2 pm: Lap Swimming/Walking ($3)
Friday
- 8 am to 9 am: Light Aerobics
- 8:30 am and 11:45 am: Aquacise ($3 class)
- 9:30 am: Bridge Class with Mr. Henning
- 12:30 pm: Knitting and Crocheting
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Senior Center
Physical Address
5000 Commons Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Phone: 717-657-1547
Senior Citizens' Van Service Phone: 717-657-5650 is currently active.
However, the Senior Center is Closed due to COVID-19 for the safety of the members.
Desk Hours
Monday through Friday
7:30 am to Noon
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